Nurse Practitioner Addiction Care Team

MED-ZSFG-HOSP

Full Time

77450BR

Job Summary

The University of California San Francisco’s (UCSF) ACT is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Hospital Medicine (DHM) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) as an integral member of the ACT. The ACT is a service for hospitalized ZSFG patients with unhealthy alcohol, drug, and tobacco use. ACT provides compassionate, evidence-based addiction care focusing on linkage to treatment and stigma-free, patient centered care. There may also be opportunities to provide follow-up care with our outpatient addiction medicine clinics to be determined based on clinical needs.

The NP works with patients during and after hospitalization to support them as they move towards healthy behaviors. Responsibilities include screening and assessing for substance use disorders, providing brief interventions, counseling via motivational interviewing, education about harm reduction, medication and psycho-social treatment options, and working with the ACT to link patients to primary care and addiction treatment. In addition to working with ACT members, the NP works closely with hospital staff, nurses, trainees, and physicians. 

Serves as a hospital and community clinic resource and liaison for patients and their families. Assists with navigating all aspects of the healthcare system. Uses knowledge of the unit or clinic to resolve issues and identify ways to increase patient satisfaction. Collaborates with department managers to meet patient expectations, achieve quality outcomes and build a patient focused culture.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The ACT is a consult service that works with hospital based medical teams to initiate evidenced-based addiction treatment including medication, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and psycho-social treatment.  ACT is comprised of an attending physician, three patient navigators, three licensed vocational nurses, and rotating trainees including fellows, residents, and students. Some of the ZSFG addiction clinics we partner with include the Family Health Center Bridge Clinic, Outpatient Buprenorphine Induction Clinic, and the Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program.

The Division of Hospital Medicine (DHM) is the largest division in the Department of Medicine (DOM) in terms of faculty size and is a national leader in clinical care, education, research, and quality improvement. Clinically, the division runs 10 clinical services and provides care for nearly half of the patients in the adult hospital on any given day. The Division of Hospital Medicine is the national leader in the field of Hospital Medicine, and supports a diverse research program spanning a broad range of clinical questions and methodologies.

The population at ZSFG includes low-income individuals including those experiencing homelessness who reside in San Francisco. Patients include a large proportion of underserved African American, Latinx, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and pregnant and post-partum women.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months NP experience.
• Able to obtain Medical Staff Privileges at ZSFG.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal and confidentiality issues pertaining to people who use substance with severe medical and/or mental illness.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-centered communication skills. Ability to communicate and resolve issues effectively with a diverse population of  patients, staff and physicians. Ability to effectively and quickly develop rapport with a diverse group of patients and care providers.
• Strong commitment to caring for vulnerable and diverse people who may be experiencing homelessness, and have histories of chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop solutions and recommend changes and follow through with implementation.
• Prompt and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software including Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Strong knowledge of data collection, compilation, and analytical techniques. Proficiency in mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated record of attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to learn and apply medical and scientific terminology and concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with complex psycho-social situations and unhealthy substance use.
• Experience working in hospital or community-based settings.
• Experience working with people who use substances in San Francisco or other urban environment.
• Spanish, Cantonese, or other language proficiency.
• Prior experience with EPIC or Avatar electronic health records.

License/Certification

• BRN recognized graduate master’s degree program as a nurse practitioner.
• Current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of work.
• Must obtain an active and/or transferable DEA license to California and provide evidence by 90th day of clinical practice. (It is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA license to their new place of employment if from out of state, via online DEA portal and provide evidence of transfer).
• Current and active RN, NP and NP Furnishing licenses in California.
• Current AHA BLS as minimum requirement.
• Must have submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day.  CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environments.

UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009147 NURSE PRACT 2

Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing - Advanced Practice

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Location

Mission Bay (SF), San Francisco, CA

Additional Shift Details

Flexible depending on service needs, including: Sundays-Thursdays 8am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday 8-5pm, or weekdays.